While all of the vendors profiled in 2024 recognise the continued importance of both low-band and mmWave spectrum for both 5G and 6G, their clear focus is repurposing existing low mid-band spectrum and the release of new licensed spectrum in frequency ranges above 7 GHz. The greatest disparity in vendor… Read more...

Qualcomm argues that fully cleared, exclusively licensed spectrum remains the top priority for the wireless industry to support the continued rapid rollout of 5G and 6G. At the same time, Qualcomm considers that unlicensed spectrum plays an important role in Wi-Fi operations in homes and businesses. It stresses the need… Read more...

In 2024, the focus of US spectrum policy is on building the country’s spectrum pipeline through the implementation of a National Spectrum Strategy. The Federal Communication Commission’s spectrum auction authority lapsed in March 2023. In its absence, the Commission is examining alternative means of assigning resources held in its spectrum… Read more...

While Samsung supports unlicensed lower 6 GHz spectrum, its focus is on the harmonisation and release of additional mid-band spectrum for 5G and ultimately 6G. In February 2023, Samsung announced its plans to move into the satellite connectivity space. In January 2024, South Korea’s MSIT awarded frequencies in the 4.7… Read more...

Nokia places a great emphasis on the need for spectrum harmonisation for mobile broadband communications. It argues that priority should be given for exclusive licensing and high-power use of spectrum, followed by shared licensing models. It supports a fair balance and sharing of the 6 GHz band between licensed and… Read more...

Intel considers that 5G and Wi-Fi are both essential and complementary in providing broadband connectivity to the world. Intel has business interests in both technologies and supports spectrum for licensed and licence-exempt use. Core spectrum policy principles for Intel are the availability of international harmonised spectrum, particularly licensed spectrum between… Read more...

Huawei continues to promote 5.5G and beyond that it argues will rely on repurposed sub-6 GHz spectrum, higher-mid-band and mmWave spectrum and licensed 6 GHz spectrum across the entire band. Huawei argues that the upper 6 GHz band represents the only opportunity to help meet the identified need for additional… Read more...

Ericsson supports strategies that make spectrum available for wide-area, full-power use, including repurposed spectrum for commercial use. It favours exclusive-use licensing models for both commercial and private localised use of spectrum. It supported all WRC-23 IMT and mobile-related Agenda Items. Ericsson considers that 6G will comprise a broad multi-layered fusion… Read more...

Cisco supports spectrum policy approaches that are balanced regarding unlicensed 6 GHz across the entire band, as well as the need to identify and assign more spectrum for 5G and future generation networks. Cisco also supports locally licensed spectrum for use by private networks. It argues that policymakers should implement… Read more...

Apple argues that regulators should adopt a "balanced" approach in assigning both licensed and license-exempt spectrum. It argues that assignment mechanisms should be technology and service-neutral. Apple supports unlicensed use of the entire 6 GHz band. Apple is also progressing its satellite connectivity plans through an agreement with Globalstar. Read more...